EU funding for Slovakian BEMU fleet
ZSSK has secured European funding for the new Slovakian BEMU fleet ordered from a consortium formed by Škoda and ŽOS Trnava. The national passenger rail operator of Slovakia, Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) concluded a non-repayable funding agreement with the Ministry of Transport, which entered into force in April 2026. The total eligible project value amounts […]
Looking Ahead to the Future of Infrastructure: Intelligent Monitoring and Diagnostic Systems for Maximum Availability
Increased traffic, higher utilisation rates, and the demand for 24/7 availability are putting pressure on operators worldwide. At the same time, expectations regarding efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness are rising. How can this balancing act be managed? Diagnostic and monitoring systems are creating a new foundation for operations. They enable continuous condition monitoring of infrastructure and […]
First of ÖBB’s next-gen Cityjet double-deckers makes maiden journey
AUSTRIA: Austrian Federal Railways and Stadler have launched the first of 109 new-generation Cityjet double-decker EMUs ordered for local services, with 45 units set for deployment in country’s east by the end of 2026. The ÖBB and Stadler presented the train at a ceremony at Wien Hauptbahnhof on May 6 before sending it on its […]
Supply Side: Greenbrier, KBS, Quality Turbo
Greenbrier Greenbrier President and CEO Lorie L. Tekorius (Greenbrier Photograph) Greenbrier on May 5 reported that subsidiary Greenbrier Leasing Company “has entered into a new $425 million term loan, with improved pricing and terms, to finance the continued growth of its lease fleet.” The new loan, it said, is “non-recourse” to Greenbrier; replaces the existing […]
Immersion operation underway for German-Danish Fehmarn Belt tunnel
EUROPE: The first concrete element for the Fehmarn Belt tunnel has departed its Danish work harbour for immersion to the seabed. The operation marks a critical step in better connecting the Danish and German railway networks, as well as continental Europe and Scandinavia. The 217 m long element left the Danish harbour in Rødbyhavn on […]
Kentucky Railroad Museums (2026): A Complete Guide
Home › Museums › Arizona Published: May 6, 2026 By: Adam Burns Kentucky, a state known for its rich cultural tapestry and stunning landscapes, boasts a significant historical connection to the development of the United States’ railroads. Railroads played a crucial role in Kentucky’s economic and social growth, connecting rural areas to larger markets and facilitating […]
Adif signs for Mermec track inspection railcar for Spain’s narrow-gauge network
SPAIN: Infrastructure manager Adif has ordered a €14.1m track inspection railcar from MerMec España for used on the metre gauge network in the country’s north. The contract with MerMec España, the Spanish arm of the Italian brand, covers the supply of the custom designed 80 km/h railcar, the installation of safety, communications and monitoring systems […]
Arcadis selected to optimize public transport in Amsterdam
Amsterdam public transport company GVB has selected Arcadis as one of three providers under a framework agreement for consulting and engineering services. The framework agreement has a maximum duration of eight years and an estimated total value of EUR 50 million for all providers. The framework agreement supports GVB’s program to renew and improve the […]
Transit Briefs: LA Metro, PANYNJ, Northeast Corridor Commission, TTC
LA Metro LA Metro’s highly anticipated D Line Extension Section 1 will open at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, with subway service to three new art-filled stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega. When it debuts, the D Line, LA Metro says, “will offer fast, frequent and high-capacity subway service connecting Union Station, […]
Škoda to deliver electric trains to Uzbekistan
The Škoda Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deliver 10 modern electric trains to Uzbekistan, in a project with an estimated value of over EUR 120 million. The agreement includes not only the supply of the trains, but also the creation of a joint venture for localization and service, as well as the […]